Asia Store Ditta Sandico Profile
Ditta Sandico
“Fashion is always evolving, changing, moving forward… back to our roots.”
Known as the “Wrap Artiste” of the Philippines, Ditta Sandico had the vision to embrace an ecologically-friendly design and production process, creatively transforming indigenous fibers, such as banana, pineapple and abacca into a fashion art form, designing wraps that follow the movements of the body, and recycling the scraps into accessories. Her designs are simple, elegant and timeless. An ethical designer, Dita continues to carry the Filipino identity through her collection, revolutionizing the Philippine natural fiber industry by working with a cooperative in Baras, Catanduanes, training them in natural dye extraction and advanced weaving techniques, providing a sustainable income and giving life to a struggling cultural heritage.